angel

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The hajj's last day is also the start of Eid al-Adha, the festival celebrating Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son before the angel Gabriel intervened and offered him a goat in Ishmael's place.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

They were going to put their white dog Miss Honey in angel wings and have her deliver the rings via zipline, but then decided it’d be too terrifying for all involved.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A breathtaking dancer, Alexis Fousekis, served as what might be heaven’s most eccentric angel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

"I'm an angel, I'm a demon, I'm a psycho for no reason," she sings, channelling my cat's personality over a drum sound that could shatter windows.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Lainie and Mr. Barris stand next to Tara’s grave, the angel hovering over them close enough to lay its hands upon their heads.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern